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Sea Drift

Carlyon Bay, near Charlestown, Cornwall (Ref. 1149599)

Customer rating

4.8★

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Cornish Cottage Holidays rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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9 Customer Review(s)

  • Mary

    “We had the most wonderful holiday - the weather was extraordinarily warm, hot even, it was the summer the half term heat wave.”

    We loved the place and had some real excitement when the cheeky seagull, sitting on its nest behind next door’s chimney, nipped down and stole some pizza slices cooling on the doorstep! The children loved it. The seagulls were not a problem at all, it was amusing. Loved walking along the coastal path to the various beaches (we think Duporth is the best, you just have to walk to Portpean for facilities, not far). We loved the Eden Project but loved loved The lost Gardens of HELIGAN and spent ...

    We loved the place and had some real excitement when the cheeky seagull, sitting on its nest behind next door’s chimney, nipped down and stole some pizza slices cooling on the doorstep! The children loved it. The seagulls were not a problem at all, it was amusing. Loved walking along the coastal path to the various beaches (we think Duporth is the best, you just have to walk to Portpean for facilities, not far). We loved the Eden Project but loved loved The lost Gardens of HELIGAN and spent two days there. As for Sykes the systems are all completely automated and designed not to have much interface. Oddly I’d already pre booked a house for next year in Southwold through Secrets of Suffolk, only to find out it appearing in my Sykes account as a pre booking, most odd. Then really annoyingly I got an email offering £40 off a new booking through Sykes! I couldn’t even protest that I couldn’t have booked it through Sykes if I wanted to, as they have no presence in Southwold and are not fronting the lettings at all, indeed it seemed impossible to contact them at all. In Southwold the people they’ve bought up still seem to be the face of it all. I’d honestly gone to look at the houses in Pier Avenue to see if one was being let (one was) as we loved the last one we stayed in and the plaque referred us to Secret Suffolk, no mention of Sykes so I suppose no £40 off because they didn’t tell me they really let the house?? Mmmm. Anyway that’s more about Sykes than Sea Drift which was very nice.

    - Mary, May 2026
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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double
  • First floor 1 x king-size,1 x double with smart TV, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area with electric woodburning-effect stove
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars, plus unrestricted parking on the road
  • Front garden with lawn and drive
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, badminton set provided
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • 5 minutes walk to restaurants and café/bars in Carlyon Bay
  • 15 minutes walk via Coastal Path to beach, shops, bars/pubs and restaurants in Charlestown
  • Nearest large supermarket less than 1 mile
  • Note: 4 higher than average steps down to back garden, see photos.

The property

Sea Drift, a a beautiful, spacious 4 bed property, is nestled near the shore in the delightful Carlyon Bay, Cornwall which is situated adjacent to the picturesque harbour village of Charlestown.

Relax and unwind in this charming retreat, ideal for families,or friends looking to enjoy a coastal escape in an area rich in interest and beauty.

Large windows flood sea Drift with natural light giving it a bright, airy open feel, It is styled with a mid-century Modernist aesthetic and Nordic influences offering clean lines, a reduced colour palette and natural materials throughout, such as the waxed elm flooring and the Cornish stone fireplace and surround giving a calming, scandic feeling to the decor, Furnishing includes designers such as Ercol, Tappley and Myer and decoration includes examples of local arts and crafts.

Downstairs, Sea Drift offers open plan living which includes a well-presented sitting area and a spacious dining area where you can enjoy meals together as a family.

After a day of adventures rustle up an evening meal in the well-equipped kitchen (plus utility area) with everything you need for a self-catered stay.

Relax and read on the sofa in the upstairs hall area or enjoy the stunning views where you can see for miles over the Cornish moors and villages.

Retire to one of the four bedrooms: a double, a king size and a twin on the first floor, as well as a convenient ground-floor double, to catch a relaxing night's rest in this very quiet and peaceful area, (apart from the soothing sound of wind and sea and the call of birds).

The sizeable front garden of the detached property gives a sense of space and privacy.

The rear garden is enclosed with planting and a lawn for soaking up the sunshine or perhaps a game of badminton.

The garden also offers outdoor space for drinks or dining.

Walk approx 100m up the road onto the coastal path, cut through the houses, taking you straight to the clifftop fields with breath-takingly beautiful views across the wider bay area.

From there in one direction, you can take a short wander down to Carlyon Bay beach, which is just on your doorstep!

If you follow the Coastal path in the other direction, there is a short and incredibly lovely walk with fields on one side and sea views on the other into the picturesque village of Charlestown.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

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About the location

CARLYON BAY

St Austell 3 miles; Truro 18 miles.

A delightful and much sought-after coastal village of stone cottages and Regency houses, on the south coast near St. Austell. Famous for its collection of tall ships riding at anchor in the harbour, the shipwreck museum, excellent pubs and restaurants and easy access to the coastal path, Charlestown is the perfect holiday destination. It has even been used as a filming location, most well-known for appearing in Poldark. The area is rich in golf courses with Carlyon Bay and Porthpean close by. The picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey is 6 miles away by car, while the Lost Gardens of Heligan, several stately homes and gardens and the fabulous Eden Project are all within 5 miles, with Newquay and North Cornwall coast 17 miles away.

Please Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £450

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